I've also been reading the comments on this subject with interest. I took up spinning and weaving in the '80s and when I looked at bobbin lace it seems too delicate for my growing kids and pets to be around. I did not have a room dedicated to my fibre craft so loom, wheel, sewing machine etc resided in the living room. It wasn't until the kids left home that I got my 'weaving room' which eventually nearly took over the house.
None of my friends joined me in learning to weave. We were working women with kids and husbands so time was very short. I got up at 5 every morning to weave before going to work. I joined the local weaver's guild and nearly all the members did not have day jobs and few of the working ones had kids. This was the beginning of a time of women juggling family, home and jobs while we thought we were 'liberated'. Today, it is rare for a woman to be stay a home mom or wife so still time for one's own creative journey is short. I think the other reason is that fashion is fleeting. Women don't keep their clothes for any length of time so the idea of spending countless hours creating a trim is just not something they are interested in doing. Cheap imports have taken the appreciation of hand made goods from a lot of consumers. I sure don't see classic clothes woman will be keeping in their wardrobes for years anymore. Darlene Wainwright [email protected] - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
